Ronald "Ron" Gene Wing
Mar 28, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Gene Wing, passed away in his home in Olathe on March 28, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Merl and Irene Wing, nine siblings (Bob, Lloyd, Eileen, Wanda, Dwight, Melvin, Ken, Don (twin), and Diane), and two (twin) great granddaughters.
Ron is survived by the love of his life, Lori Wing, whom he was married to...
Shakira Berg
Mar 27, 2026
Shakira Berg passed away at her home in Montrose Colorado on March 27th, 2026.
Shakira was born in Montrose Colorado to MaRia Gallegos and Robert Wilson on July 19th, 1976, she was named Shakira Seyson Wilson. Shakira grew up in Montrose and attended Elementary, Middle, and Highschool in Montrose. She graduated Montrose Highschool in 1994. She then attended The University of...
Robert E. Bailey
Mar 25, 2026
Robert E Bailey, 82, of Montrose, passed away on March 25th, after a long battle with PSP, a rare neurological disease. Bob is survived by his spouse of 47 years, Frances Bailey.
Robert served his country with an honorable discharge from the United States Army, 14th Armed Cavalry for outstanding service on the U.S. - U.S.S.R Border in Western Germany.
He was...
Paulyn Norma Sinner
Mar 25, 2026
Paulyn Norma Underwood was born December 10, 1933 in Hot Springs, New Mexico, a small town that would change its name to Truth Or Consequences several years later. Polly, as she liked to be called, moved with her family to Hatch, New Mexico, where she attended school and graduate from Hatch High School in 1950. While growing up in Hatch...
Karen Vee Bell Barney
Mar 24, 2026
Karen Vee Bell Barney was born August 8, 1943, in Payson, Utah, to Klar H. Bell and Mary Leora Johnson. After a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease, she departed this earth peacefully on March 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Valley Manor and Senior Community Care of Colorado Pace program.
Karen will be remembered for...
Della Fern Cooper
Mar 23, 2026
Della Fern Cooper, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Della was born on June 28, 1939, in Villa Grove, Colorado, to John and Juanita (Mingus) Nye. She was the oldest of two children and spent her early years in the San Luis Valley before her family moved to Olathe, where...
MaryElla English
Mar 22, 2026
MaryElla (George) English, passed away peacefully at home March 22, 2026 with her family by her side.
MaryElla was born on July 31, 1927, the third of 13 children of George George and Catherine Elizabeth Sittner George. She spent her entire life in Montrose, Colorado, where she attended Oak Grove Elementary School and graduated from Montrose County High School in 1945.
While...
Nancy Buhrendorf Grindlay
Mar 22, 2026
Nancy Buhrendorf Grindlay, born April 18, 1936, in Bronx, New York, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and joyful living.
Nancy graduated from Wheelock College with a degree in early childhood education, a calling that reflected her nurturing spirit and deep care for others. She went...
Gerald D Wilson
Mar 21, 2026
A longtime resident of Telluride and Placerville, Colorado, Gerald Wilson passed peacefully on March 21, 2026. Many friends and family were able to see Gerald in the short 8 days before his passing.
Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Arla Wilson, the love of his life, Sue Wilson, his brother Gary Wilson, nephews Mike Berry and Alfred...
Ramona Jean Gallegos
Mar 21, 2026
Ramona Jean Gallegos 87, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her home on March 21, 2026.
Ramona was born on October 16, 1938 to Harold and Neva Bathhurst of Fruita Colorado. She lived a life centered on family, love, and quiet strength. She will be remembered for her kindness, resilience, and the deep care she showed to those around her.
She...
Rebecca "Becky" Susanne Duce
Mar 20, 2026
Rebecca (Becky) Susanne Duce passed away on March 20, 2026. She was born in Denver, Colorado on March 17th, 1965 to Earl and Carolyn Peeples and her older brothers David and Tom. The family built their cabin in Pleasant Valley and moved from the Boulder area to Ridgway permanently in 1979 where Becky and David both finished high school. Becky...
Michael J. Ward
Mar 17, 2026
Michael J. Ward, age 73, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Montrose, Colorado.
Born on December 4, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, Michael was the son of the late Robert Ward and Yvonne Partipilo.
While obtaining his high school diploma from Loyola Academy in Wilmette, he was a proud member of the marching band as a tubist. After high school, Michael moved...
Norman Stanley Gibbs
Mar 17, 2026
Norman Stanley Gibbs, Age 90, passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2026 in Montrose Colorado.
Born July 3rd, 1935 in Montrose, CO, Norman lived a life marked by dedication to his profession and his family. He pursued his education at Montrose High School, and later attended college at Colorado State University where he earned his degree in veterinary medicine.
As a large...
Donald Eugene Bailey
Mar 12, 2026
Don Bailey peacefully made the transition to his heavenly home on March 12th surrounded by his loving family at his Montrose residence. He is a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Mentor and Friend. Don is survived by his wife of 29 years Ellen (Dunger) Bailey, and his children; Son Noel Bailey (his wife Laura, their children Kaolin...
Jerry Owen Johnson
Mar 11, 2026
Jerry Owen Johnson Passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 11th, 2026. At the age of 76, he was what could be called goofy, honorable, and reliable to those who knew and loved him.
Born to Betty Lou Stringham on January 22nd 1950, loved and also raised by Carl Roy.
Jerry is preceded in death by both his mother Betty Stringham and his...
Claudia Wilks Muir
Mar 10, 2026
Claudia Wilkes Muir, born November 19th, 1944, to Mary Frances Burkholder Muir and Earl Robert Muir Jr. of Louisville Kentucky.
Claudia attended The Kentucky Home School for Girls and went on to graduate from The University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She later married Telluride attorney David Hoffman. Claudia and David built a home in the Telluride area...
Elma Marie Hepner
Mar 6, 2026
Elma Marie Hepner 89, passed away at her residence on March 6, 2026.
There are no services planned at this time.
Margaret Waneta (Jones) Beck
Mar 5, 2026
Margaret Waneta (Jones) Beck, 89, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026 predeceased by her parents Margaret A. Jones, Charles E. Jones, & brother Charles B. Jones. Margaret was born in Baltimore, Maryland attended Saint Rita’s School & Dundalk High before entering the job force at University of Maryland Hospital, where she eventually retired.
Margaret & Jack enjoyed traveling & all...
Ardith R. Pulford
Mar 4, 2026
Ardith R. Pulford, 88, of Montrose, CO passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 4, 2026. Throughout her life, Ardith was known for her generous spirit, her love of learning, and her deep devotion to the people and communities she served.
She began her career as an elementary school teacher in Loveland, Colorado, where she was especially passionate about supporting...
Robert D. (Bob) Elsing
Mar 2, 2026
Robert passed away at home on March 02, 2026.
Robert was born on June 21, 1934, in Sauk City, Wisconsin to Walter and Lavina (Cross) Elsing. He was raised on the family farm along with 10 siblings.
Robert married JayAnn Bardsley on June 6, 1952. They had 3 children, 2 daughters and a son.
He farmed alongside his brother until 1971 at which...
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